Autograph letters signed and telegram from Clayton McMichael to William Winter [manuscript], 1891.

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Autograph letters signed and telegram from Clayton McMichael to William Winter [manuscript], 1891.

(1) Discusses an upcoming performance of the University of Pennsylvania's amateur dramatic organization, "The Mask and Wig Club." (2) Discusses Winter's "The Press and the stage." (1-2) On letterhead of The North American, Philadelphia; (3) a telegram asking Winter to act as pall bearer at Mr. Florence's funeral; sent from McMichael at the 5th Ave. Hotel to Winter in Fort Hill.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7960552

Folger Shakespeare Library

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